Cost of living in Bern, Switzerland vs Thimphu, Bhutan
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| Food | + 300% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bern (Switzerland) is 300% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 23 (1,875 Ngultrum) | 416 Ngultrum | + 351% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 13 (1,103 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 16 (1,306 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 714% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.66 (137 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 6 (516 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.29 (352 Ngultrum) | 56 Ngultrum | + 524% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (872 Ngultrum) | 199 Ngultrum | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.31 (271 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (207 Ngultrum) | 34 Ngultrum | + 510% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.58 (212 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 13 (1,028 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.39 (196 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 1.90 (156 Ngultrum) | 25 Ngultrum | + 514% | |
| Housing | + 322% | |||
| Housing in Bern (Switzerland) is 322% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 2,234 (183,291 Ngultrum) | 33,397 Ngultrum | + 449% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 1,687 (138,450 Ngultrum) | 19,953 Ngultrum | + 594% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 176 (14,467 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 1,588 (130,255 Ngultrum) | 26,426 Ngultrum | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,020 (83,730 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 98 (8,017 Ngultrum) | 4,153 Ngultrum | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 45 (3,680 Ngultrum) | 1,094 Ngultrum | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 730 (59,908 Ngultrum) | 41,226 Ngultrum | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 118 (9,641 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 11 (871 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 27 (2,252 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 595% | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Bern (Switzerland) is 177% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 112 (9,150 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 319% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 64 (5,249 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 117 (9,578 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 136 (11,169 Ngultrum) | 3,295 Ngultrum | + 239% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in Bern (Switzerland) is 199% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 25,494 (2,091,787 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.52 (125 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 110 (9,027 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | + 294% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 42 (3,443 Ngultrum) | 315 Ngultrum | + 994% | |
| Personal Care | + 245% | |||
| Personal Care in Bern (Switzerland) is 245% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 11 (918 Ngultrum) | 84 Ngultrum | + 998% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 36 (2,970 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 494% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 97 (7,997 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 7 (586 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.22 (428 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.37 (441 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.42 (280 Ngultrum) | 99 Ngultrum | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.45 (283 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 432% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 49 (4,013 Ngultrum) | 202 Ngultrum | + 1884% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in Bern (Switzerland) is 191% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 64 (5,284 Ngultrum) | 1,340 Ngultrum | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (3,056 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 537% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 164 (13,435 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 691% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 106 (8,706 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 16 (1,287 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 5.09 (418 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (519 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 406% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 551 (45,187 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.35 (29 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 972% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 100 (8,235 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | + 198% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (671 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 246% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 254 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bern (Switzerland) is 246% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
For example, you would need at least 328,372 Ngultrum (CHF 4,002) in Bern to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 95,000 Ngultrum in Thimphu.
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